Kaman 22 (UAV)

Kaman 22 (UAV) (Persian: پهپاد کمان ۲۲) is an Iranian wide-body unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) unveiled on the 24th of February, 2021 by the Islamic republic of Iran Air Force.[5][6] It is said to be the country's first wide-body drone. The range of the Kaman 22 is approximately 3,000 km (1,900 mi) and it can carry 300 kg (660 lb) of explosives.[7][8][9][10]

Kaman 22
Kaman 22
Role Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
National origin Iran[1][2][3]
Manufacturer Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
Design group IRIAF
Designer Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force[4]
First flight February 24, 2021 (unveiling date)
Introduction First named 27 March 2017. Prototype first show on 24 February 2021
Status Active
Primary user Iran
Produced On 24 February 2021 (unveiled)

According to IRIAF commander Aziz Nasirzadeh, the Kaman 22 is the first domestically-manufactured wide-body combat drone in the country capable of carrying all kinds of munition.[7][11][12]

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Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References
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  2. Kaman-22 UAV is the first wide-body combat drone in the country irna.ir, Retrieved 28 February 2021
  3. The first image of the army's kaman 22 combat drone hamshahrionline.ir, Retrieved 28 February 2021
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  9. Unveiling of the first Iranian hybrid drone with the great initiative of Nahaja / overtaking "Kaman 22" from American Predator mashreghnews.ir, Retrieved 28 February 2021
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  12. Iran Develops New Long-Range Combat Drone tasnimnews.com, Retrieved 28 February 2021
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